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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 175.47 and 99.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 175.47 and 99.60 is: 137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 175.47 = 99.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/175.47 = 99.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 175.47 × 99.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 17,475.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,475.78/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.35

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