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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.58 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.58 and 106.38 is: 146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.58 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.58 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.58 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 18,784.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,784.58/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.78

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