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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.66 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.66 and 104.91 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.66 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.66 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.66 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 18,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,533.40/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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