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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 175.92 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 175.92 and 110.05 is: 151.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 175.92 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/175.92 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 175.92 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 19,359.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,359.45/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.71

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