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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 176.15 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 176.15 and 84.05 is: 115.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 176.15 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/176.15 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 176.15 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 14,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,805.41/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.98

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