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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.33 and 119.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.33 and 119.95 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.33 = 119.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.33 = 119.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.33 × 119.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 21,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,150.20/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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