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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.23 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.23 and 109.55 is: 151.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.23 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.23 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.23 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 19,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,195.90/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.02

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