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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.52 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.52 and 119.76 is: 165.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.52 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.52 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.52 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 21,140.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,140.04/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.34

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