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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 176.43 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 176.43 and 106.06 is: 146.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 176.43 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/176.43 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 176.43 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 18,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,712.17/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.27

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