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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 176.02 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 176.02 and 69.33 is: 95.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 176.02 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/176.02 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 176.02 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 12,202.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,202.96/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.67

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