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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.49 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.49 and 89.10 is: 122.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.49 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.49 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.49 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 15,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725.26/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.99

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