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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.29, 191.19 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.29, 191.19 and 98.31 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.29 : 191.19 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.29/191.19 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.29x = 191.19 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.29x = 18,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,795.89/127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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