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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.65 and 95.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.65 and 95.71 is: 132.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.65 = 95.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.65 = 95.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.65 × 95.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 16,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811.46/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.00

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