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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 176.45 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 176.45 and 96.90 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 176.45 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/176.45 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 176.45 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 17,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,097.52/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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