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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.43 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.43 and 80.50 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.43 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.43 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.43 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 14,122.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,122.12/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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