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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 176.51 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 176.51 and 86.44 is: 119.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 176.51 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/176.51 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 176.51 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 15,257.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,257.52/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.36

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