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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.28 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.28 and 110.46 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.28 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.28 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.28 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 19,471.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,471.89/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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