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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 175.32 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 175.32 and 115.23 is: 158.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 175.32 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/175.32 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 175.32 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 20,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.12/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.93

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