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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 176.25 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 176.25 and 95.08 is: 131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 176.25 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/176.25 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 176.25 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 16,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,757.85/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.27

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