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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 176.34 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 176.34 and 112.18 is: 155.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 176.34 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/176.34 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 176.34 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 19,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,781.82/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.10

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