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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.42 and 81.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.42 and 81.27 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.42 = 81.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.42 = 81.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.42 × 81.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 14,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,337.25/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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