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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.58 and 84.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.58 and 84.24 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.58 = 84.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.58 = 84.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.58 × 84.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 14,875.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,875.10/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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