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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 176.21 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 176.21 and 105.68 is: 145.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 176.21 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/176.21 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 176.21 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 18,621.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,621.78/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.59

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