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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 176.43 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 176.43 and 105.97 is: 146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 176.43 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/176.43 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 176.43 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 18,696.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696.29/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.25

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