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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 176 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 176 and 71.54 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 176 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/176 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 176 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 12,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,591.04/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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