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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 176.34 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 176.34 and 110.56 is: 152.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 176.34 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/176.34 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 176.34 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 19,496.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,496.15/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.65

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