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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 175.91 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 175.91 and 80.88 is: 111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 175.91 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/175.91 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 175.91 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 14,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,227.60/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.55

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