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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 191.08 and 98.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 191.08 and 98.48 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 191.08 = 98.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/191.08 = 98.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 191.08 × 98.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 18,817.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,817.56/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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