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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.66 and 81.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.66 and 81.38 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.66 = 81.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.66 = 81.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.66 × 81.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 14,375.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,375.30/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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