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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 176.04 and 93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 176.04 and 93 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 176.04 = 93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/176.04 = 93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 176.04 × 93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 16,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,371.72/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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