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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.51 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.51 and 80.50 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.51 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.51 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.51 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 14,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,127.68/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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