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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.41 and 107.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.41 and 107.45 is: 148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.41 = 107.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.41 = 107.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.41 × 107.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 18,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,955.25/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.20

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