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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 176.21 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 176.21 and 93.25 is: 128.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 176.21 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/176.21 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 176.21 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 16,430.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,430.93/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.56

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