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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.32 and 103.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.32 and 103.28 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.32 = 103.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.32 = 103.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.32 × 103.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 18,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,210.33/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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