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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 174.87 and 110.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 174.87 and 110.58 is: 152.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 174.87 = 110.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/174.87 = 110.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 174.87 × 110.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 19,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,337.12/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.24

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