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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 176.09 and 86.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 176.09 and 86.10 is: 118.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 176.09 = 86.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/176.09 = 86.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 176.09 × 86.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 15,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.35/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.81

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