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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 175.62 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 175.62 and 114.08 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 175.62 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/175.62 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 175.62 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 20,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034.73/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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