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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.12 and 113.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.12 and 113.20 is: 156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.12 = 113.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.12 = 113.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.12 × 113.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 19,936.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,936.78/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.05

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