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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 176.34 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 176.34 and 84.14 is: 116.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 176.34 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/176.34 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 176.34 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 14,837.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,837.25/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.11

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