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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 175.76 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 175.76 and 86.01 is: 118.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 175.76 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/175.76 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 175.76 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 15,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,116.69/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.67

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