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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 176.21 and 96.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 176.21 and 96.32 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 176.21 = 96.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/176.21 = 96.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 176.21 × 96.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 16,972.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,972.87/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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