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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 176.36 and 111.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 176.36 and 111.38 is: 153.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 176.36 = 111.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/176.36 = 111.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 176.36 × 111.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 19,642.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,642.98/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.53

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