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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 175.83 and 96.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 175.83 and 96.57 is: 133.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 175.83 = 96.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/175.83 = 96.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 175.83 × 96.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 16,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.90/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.33

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