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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 175.39 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 175.39 and 96.02 is: 132.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 175.39 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/175.39 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 175.39 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 16,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.47/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.44

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