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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 175.50 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 175.50 and 80.53 is: 111.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 175.50 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/175.50 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 175.50 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 14,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133.02/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.17

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