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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.40 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.40 and 120.12 is: 165.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.40 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.40 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.40 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 21,189.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189.17/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.72

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