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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.86, 176.29 and 96.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.86, 176.29 and 96.67 is: 133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.86 : 176.29 = 96.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.86/176.29 = 96.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.86x = 176.29 × 96.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.86x = 17,041.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.95/127.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.29

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