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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.34 and 100.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.34 and 100.26 is: 138.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.34 = 100.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.34 = 100.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.34 × 100.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 17,679.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,679.85/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.21

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