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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 175.86 and 110.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 175.86 and 110.34 is: 151.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 175.86 = 110.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/175.86 = 110.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 175.86 × 110.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 19,404.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,404.39/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.83

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