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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 176.26 and 111.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 176.26 and 111.52 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 176.26 = 111.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/176.26 = 111.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 176.26 × 111.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 19,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,656.52/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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