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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 176.60 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 176.60 and 86.48 is: 119.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 176.60 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/176.60 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 176.60 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 15,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272.37/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.32

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