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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.23 and 98.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.23 and 98.07 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.23 = 98.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.23 = 98.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.23 × 98.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 17,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,184.81/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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