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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.72 and 80.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.72 and 80.68 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.72 = 80.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.72 = 80.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.72 × 80.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 14,177.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,177.09/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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