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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.31 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.31 and 110.35 is: 152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.31 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.31 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.31 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 19,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,455.81/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.12

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