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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 176.36 and 119.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 176.36 and 119.13 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 176.36 = 119.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/176.36 = 119.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 176.36 × 119.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 21,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,009.77/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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