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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 176.47 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 176.47 and 76.13 is: 105.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 176.47 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/176.47 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 176.47 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 13,433.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,433.59/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.05

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