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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 175.41 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 175.41 and 113.67 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 175.41 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/175.41 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 175.41 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 19,938.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,938.85/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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