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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.57, 176.13 and 86.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.57, 176.13 and 86.21 is: 119.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.57 : 176.13 = 86.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.57/176.13 = 86.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.57x = 176.13 × 86.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.57x = 15,184.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184.17/127.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.03

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