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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 175.76 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 175.76 and 109.32 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 175.76 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/175.76 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 175.76 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 19,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.08/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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