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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 175.76 and 109.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 175.76 and 109.18 is: 150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 175.76 = 109.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/175.76 = 109.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 175.76 × 109.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 19,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,188.49/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.33

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