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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.52, 175.56 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.52, 175.56 and 111.06 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.52 : 175.56 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.52/175.56 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.52x = 175.56 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.52x = 19,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,497.69/127.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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