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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 176.43 and 91.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 176.43 and 91.09 is: 125.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 176.43 = 91.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/176.43 = 91.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 176.43 × 91.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 16,071.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071.01/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.59

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