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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 176.32 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 176.32 and 105.88 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 176.32 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/176.32 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 176.32 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 18,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668.76/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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