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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 175.54 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 175.54 and 99.48 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 175.54 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/175.54 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 175.54 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 17,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,462.72/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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