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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 176.60 and 84.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 176.60 and 84.28 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 176.60 = 84.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/176.60 = 84.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 176.60 × 84.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 14,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883.85/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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