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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 175.68 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 175.68 and 113.55 is: 156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 175.68 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/175.68 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 175.68 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 19,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,948.46/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.68

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