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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 175.48 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 175.48 and 111.21 is: 153.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 175.48 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/175.48 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 175.48 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 19,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514.85/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.00

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