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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.37 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.37 and 85.76 is: 118.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.37 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.37 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.37 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 15,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,039.73/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.27

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