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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 175.53 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 175.53 and 99.45 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 175.53 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/175.53 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 175.53 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 17,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456.17/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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