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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 176.81 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 176.81 and 107.25 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 176.81 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/176.81 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 176.81 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 18,962.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.87/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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