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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.06, 175.10 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.06, 175.10 and 99.38 is: 136.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.06 : 175.10 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.06/175.10 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.06x = 175.10 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.06x = 17,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401.38/127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.96

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