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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 176.49 and 69.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 176.49 and 69.68 is: 96.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 176.49 = 69.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/176.49 = 69.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 176.49 × 69.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 12,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.94/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.15

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