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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 176.29 and 91.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 176.29 and 91.06 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 176.29 = 91.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/176.29 = 91.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 176.29 × 91.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 16,052.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,052.96/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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