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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 176.61 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 176.61 and 89.13 is: 123.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 176.61 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/176.61 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 176.61 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 15,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740.37/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.01

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