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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 176.58 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 176.58 and 96.87 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 176.58 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/176.58 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 176.58 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 17,105.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105.30/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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