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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 175.53 and 97.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 175.53 and 97.70 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 175.53 = 97.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/175.53 = 97.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 175.53 × 97.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 17,149.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149.28/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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