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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.36 and 80.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.36 and 80.44 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.36 = 80.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.36 = 80.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.36 × 80.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 14,105.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.96/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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