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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.64 and 81.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.64 and 81.39 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.64 = 81.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.64 = 81.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.64 × 81.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 14,376.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,376.73/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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