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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.42, 175.90 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.42, 175.90 and 96.34 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.42 : 175.90 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.42/175.90 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.42x = 175.90 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.42x = 16,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,945.97/127.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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