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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 176.16 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 176.16 and 86.16 is: 118.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 176.16 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/176.16 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 176.16 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 15,177.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.95/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.97

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