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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 175.26 and 81.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 175.26 and 81.08 is: 111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 175.26 = 81.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/175.26 = 81.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 175.26 × 81.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 14,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,210.08/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.89

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