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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 175.83 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 175.83 and 111.75 is: 154.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 175.83 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/175.83 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 175.83 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 19,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,649.00/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.22

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