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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 176.49 and 86.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 176.49 and 86.45 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 176.49 = 86.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/176.49 = 86.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 176.49 × 86.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 15,256.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,256.68/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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