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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 176.40 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 176.40 and 86.56 is: 119.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 176.40 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/176.40 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 176.40 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 15,268.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,268.74/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.49

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