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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 175.35 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 175.35 and 99.20 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 175.35 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/175.35 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 175.35 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 17,393.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,393.84/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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