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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 175.82 and 111.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 175.82 and 111.48 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 175.82 = 111.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/175.82 = 111.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 175.82 × 111.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 19,600.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,600.41/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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