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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.25, 191.58 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.25, 191.58 and 99.98 is: 150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 191.58 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/191.58 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 191.58 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 19,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,154.17/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.52

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