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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.09, 175.44 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.09, 175.44 and 98.11 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.09 : 175.44 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.09/175.44 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.09x = 175.44 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.09x = 17,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,212.42/127.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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