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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 176.32 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 176.32 and 81.16 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 176.32 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/176.32 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 176.32 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 14,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,310.13/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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