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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 176.38 and 81.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 176.38 and 81.22 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 176.38 = 81.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/176.38 = 81.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 176.38 × 81.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 14,325.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,325.58/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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