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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 175.17 and 91.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 175.17 and 91.97 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 175.17 = 91.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/175.17 = 91.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 175.17 × 91.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 16,110.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,110.38/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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