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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 175.60 and 80.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 175.60 and 80.65 is: 111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 175.60 = 80.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/175.60 = 80.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 175.60 × 80.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 14,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162.14/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.22

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