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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 176.67 and 81.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 176.67 and 81.45 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 176.67 = 81.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/176.67 = 81.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 176.67 × 81.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 14,389.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,389.77/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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