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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 176.37 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 176.37 and 113.85 is: 157.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 176.37 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/176.37 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 176.37 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 20,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079.88/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.28

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