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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.47 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.47 and 86.54 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.47 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.47 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.47 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 15,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,271.71/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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