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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.55 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.55 and 84.24 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.55 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.55 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.55 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 14,872.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,872.57/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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