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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 175.44 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 175.44 and 109.82 is: 151.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 175.44 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/175.44 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 175.44 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 19,265.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,265.94/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.34

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