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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 175.47 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 175.47 and 81.13 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 175.47 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/175.47 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 175.47 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 14,235.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235.21/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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