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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 175.95 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 175.95 and 86.07 is: 118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 175.95 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/175.95 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 175.95 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 15,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,144.02/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.89

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