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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.59 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.59 and 96.84 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.59 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.59 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.59 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 17,100.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,100.73/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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