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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 175.82 and 96.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 175.82 and 96.01 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 175.82 = 96.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/175.82 = 96.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 175.82 × 96.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 16,880.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,880.48/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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