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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 175.87 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 175.87 and 113.67 is: 156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 175.87 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/175.87 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 175.87 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 19,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989.70/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.62

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