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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 175.66 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 175.66 and 111.88 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 175.66 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/175.66 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 175.66 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 19,652.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,652.84/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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