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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 175.72 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 175.72 and 112.27 is: 155.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 175.72 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/175.72 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 175.72 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 19,727.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,727.36/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.17

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