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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 175.73 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 175.73 and 96.32 is: 132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 175.73 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/175.73 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 175.73 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 16,924.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,924.95/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.87

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