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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 176 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 176 and 86.17 is: 118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 176 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/176 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 176 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 15,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,165.92/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.90

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