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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.18 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.18 and 111.76 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.18 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.18 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.18 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 19,578.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,578.12/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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