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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.39 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.39 and 80.52 is: 111.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.39 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.39 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.39 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 14,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.85/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.10

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