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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 175.60 and 114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 175.60 and 114.14 is: 157.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 175.60 = 114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/175.60 = 114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 175.60 × 114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 20,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,043.57/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.14

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