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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.63 and 91.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.63 and 91.34 is: 126.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.63 = 91.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.63 = 91.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.63 × 91.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 16,134.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,134.21/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.10

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