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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 176.49 and 86.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 176.49 and 86.41 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 176.49 = 86.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/176.49 = 86.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 176.49 × 86.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 15,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250.50/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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