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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.42 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.42 and 80.49 is: 111.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.42 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.42 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.42 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 14,119.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,119.56/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.06

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