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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 190.56 and 96.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 190.56 and 96.76 is: 144.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 190.56 = 96.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/190.56 = 96.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 190.56 × 96.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 18,437.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,437.63/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.82

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