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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 176.26 and 110.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 176.26 and 110.39 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 176.26 = 110.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/176.26 = 110.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 176.26 × 110.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 19,455.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455.91/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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