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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 174.98 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 174.98 and 109.69 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 174.98 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/174.98 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 174.98 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 19,192.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192.13/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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