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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.04 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.04 and 104.52 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.04 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.04 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.04 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 18,399.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.70/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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