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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 176.16 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 176.16 and 91.08 is: 125.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 176.16 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/176.16 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 176.16 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 16,044.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,044.65/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.60

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