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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 176.18 and 95.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 176.18 and 95.11 is: 130.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 176.18 = 95.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/176.18 = 95.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 176.18 × 95.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 16,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,755.56/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.99

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