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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 176.15 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 176.15 and 86.24 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 176.15 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/176.15 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 176.15 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 15,191.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,191.83/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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