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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 176.19 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 176.19 and 84.08 is: 116.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 176.19 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/176.19 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 176.19 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 14,813.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,813.93/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.02

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