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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 175.53 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 175.53 and 109.54 is: 151.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 175.53 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/175.53 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 175.53 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 19,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227.56/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.40

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