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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.91, 176.41 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.91, 176.41 and 95.24 is: 131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.91 : 176.41 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.91/176.41 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.91x = 176.41 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.91x = 16,801.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,801.85/127.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.35

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