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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 175.60 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 175.60 and 98.14 is: 135.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 175.60 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/175.60 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 175.60 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 17,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,233.38/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.48

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