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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 174.69 and 114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 174.69 and 114.54 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 174.69 = 114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/174.69 = 114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 174.69 × 114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 20,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008.99/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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