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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 175.70 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 175.70 and 96.17 is: 132.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 175.70 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/175.70 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 175.70 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 16,896.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,896.43/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.96

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