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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.31 and 89.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.31 and 89.01 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.31 = 89.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.31 = 89.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.31 × 89.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 15,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,693.35/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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