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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 175.40 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 175.40 and 109.68 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 175.40 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/175.40 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 175.40 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 19,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,236.45/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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