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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.52 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.52 and 103.14 is: 142.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.52 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.52 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.52 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 18,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,206.27/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.26

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