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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 176 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 176 and 96.64 is: 133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 176 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/176 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 176 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 17,008.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,008.64/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.17

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