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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 176.33 and 111.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 176.33 and 111.41 is: 153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 176.33 = 111.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/176.33 = 111.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 176.33 × 111.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 19,644.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,644.32/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.70

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