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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 176 and 95.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 176 and 95.06 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 176 = 95.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/176 = 95.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 176 × 95.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 16,730.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,730.56/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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