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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 176.33 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 176.33 and 82.96 is: 114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 176.33 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/176.33 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 176.33 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 14,628.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628.34/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.38

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