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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 176.43 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 176.43 and 81.25 is: 112.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 176.43 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/176.43 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 176.43 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 14,334.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,334.50/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.05

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