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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 176.22 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 176.22 and 96.54 is: 133.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 176.22 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/176.22 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 176.22 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 17,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.28/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.24

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