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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 176.13 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 176.13 and 115.11 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 176.13 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/176.13 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 176.13 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 20,274.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274.32/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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