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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.34 and 84.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.34 and 84.11 is: 116.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.34 = 84.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.34 = 84.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.34 × 84.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 14,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,831.96/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.09

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