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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 175.43 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 175.43 and 80.48 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 175.43 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/175.43 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 175.43 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 14,118.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,118.41/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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