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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.61 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.61 and 69.76 is: 96.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.61 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.61 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.61 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 12,319.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,319.87/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.27

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