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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 176.78 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 176.78 and 96.69 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 176.78 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/176.78 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 176.78 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 17,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.76/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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