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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 176.54 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 176.54 and 84.39 is: 116.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 176.54 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/176.54 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 176.54 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 14,897.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.79/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.48

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