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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.61 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.61 and 110.53 is: 152.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.61 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.61 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.61 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 19,521.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,521.34/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.57

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