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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 175.82 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 175.82 and 109.03 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 175.82 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/175.82 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 175.82 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 19,169.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,169.11/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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