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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 175.88 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 175.88 and 110.12 is: 151.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 175.88 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/175.88 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 175.88 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 19,366.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,366.48/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.84

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