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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 175.66 and 99.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 175.66 and 99.64 is: 137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 175.66 = 99.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/175.66 = 99.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 175.66 × 99.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 17,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,502.76/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.47

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