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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.46 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.46 and 104.58 is: 144.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.46 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.46 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.46 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 18,454.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,454.19/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.20

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