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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.46 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.46 and 93.21 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.46 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.46 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.46 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 16,447.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,447.84/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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