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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 176.61 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 176.61 and 95.12 is: 131.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 176.61 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/176.61 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 176.61 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 16,798.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798.26/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.32

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