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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 175.26 and 110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 175.26 and 110.40 is: 151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 175.26 = 110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/175.26 = 110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 175.26 × 110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 19,348.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,348.70/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.54

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