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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 175.92 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 175.92 and 111.44 is: 153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 175.92 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/175.92 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 175.92 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 19,604.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,604.52/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.30

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