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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.34 and 82.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.34 and 82.92 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.34 = 82.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.34 = 82.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.34 × 82.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 14,622.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622.11/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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