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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.20 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.20 and 109.84 is: 151.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.20 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.20 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.20 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 19,243.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,243.97/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.38

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