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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 176.36 and 91.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 176.36 and 91.04 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 176.36 = 91.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/176.36 = 91.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 176.36 × 91.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 16,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.48/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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