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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.71, 176.56 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.71, 176.56 and 96.78 is: 133.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.71 : 176.56 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.71/176.56 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.71x = 176.56 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.71x = 17,087.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,087.48/127.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.80

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