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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 174.96 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 174.96 and 110.84 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 174.96 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/174.96 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 174.96 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 19,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391.69/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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