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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.45 and 109.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.45 and 109.81 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.45 = 109.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.45 = 109.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.45 × 109.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 19,265.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.79/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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