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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 176.31 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 176.31 and 95.18 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 176.31 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/176.31 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 176.31 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 16,781.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,781.19/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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