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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 175.61 and 96.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 175.61 and 96.35 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 175.61 = 96.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/175.61 = 96.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 175.61 × 96.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 16,919.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,919.39/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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