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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 175.92 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 175.92 and 84 is: 115.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 175.92 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/175.92 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 175.92 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 14,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,777.28/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.74

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