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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.31 and 105.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.31 and 105.90 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.31 = 105.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.31 = 105.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.31 × 105.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 18,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,671.23/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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