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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.88 and 119.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.88 and 119.76 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.88 = 119.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.88 = 119.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.88 × 119.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 21,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,183.15/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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