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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 175.80 and 111.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 175.80 and 111.08 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 175.80 = 111.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/175.80 = 111.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 175.80 × 111.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 19,527.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,527.86/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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