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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 176.53 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 176.53 and 93.05 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 176.53 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/176.53 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 176.53 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 16,426.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,426.12/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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