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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 176.40 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 176.40 and 104.58 is: 144.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 176.40 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/176.40 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 176.40 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 18,447.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,447.91/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.26

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