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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 176.50 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 176.50 and 86.49 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 176.50 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/176.50 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 176.50 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 15,265.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,265.71/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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