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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.22 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.22 and 121.86 is: 167.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.22 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.22 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.22 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 21,474.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,474.17/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.79

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