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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 175.44 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 175.44 and 96.22 is: 132.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 175.44 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/175.44 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 175.44 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 16,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880.84/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.64

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