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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 176.22 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 176.22 and 114.65 is: 158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 176.22 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/176.22 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 176.22 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 20,203.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203.04/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.11

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