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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.43 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.43 and 81.30 is: 112.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.43 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.43 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.43 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 14,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,343.76/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.13

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