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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 175.82 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 175.82 and 86.12 is: 118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 175.82 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/175.82 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 175.82 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 15,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,140.31/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.65

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