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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 175.86 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 175.86 and 112.27 is: 154.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 175.86 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/175.86 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 175.86 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 19,743.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,743.80/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.53

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