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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.35 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.35 and 75.35 is: 104.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.35 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.35 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.35 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 13,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,287.48/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.00

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