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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 176.78 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 176.78 and 91.28 is: 126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 176.78 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/176.78 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 176.78 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 16,136.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,136.15/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.11

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