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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.25 and 84.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.25 and 84.08 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.25 = 84.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.25 = 84.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.25 × 84.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 14,819.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,819.10/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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