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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 176.22 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 176.22 and 111.24 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 176.22 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/176.22 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 176.22 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 19,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,602.71/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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