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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.54 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.54 and 80.58 is: 111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.54 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.54 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.54 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 14,145.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145.01/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.19

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