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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 175.98 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 175.98 and 80.94 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 175.98 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/175.98 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 175.98 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 14,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243.82/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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