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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 176.19 and 96.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 176.19 and 96.53 is: 133.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 176.19 = 96.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/176.19 = 96.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 176.19 × 96.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 17,006.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006.74/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.22

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