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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 175.68 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 175.68 and 99.65 is: 137.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 175.68 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/175.68 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 175.68 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 17,505.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,505.82/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.55

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