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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 175.91 and 86.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 175.91 and 86.15 is: 118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 175.91 = 86.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/175.91 = 86.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 175.91 × 86.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 15,154.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,154.77/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.79

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