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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.39 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.39 and 109.42 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.39 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.39 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.39 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 19,300.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,300.05/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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