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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.61 and 89.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.61 and 89.22 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.61 = 89.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.61 = 89.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.61 × 89.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 15,757.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,757.14/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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