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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 175.86 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 175.86 and 111.40 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 175.86 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/175.86 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 175.86 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 19,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,590.80/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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