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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 175.90 and 111.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 175.90 and 111.16 is: 153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 175.90 = 111.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/175.90 = 111.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 175.90 × 111.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 19,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,553.04/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.29

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