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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.33, 175.85 and 98.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.33, 175.85 and 98.17 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.33 : 175.85 = 98.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.33/175.85 = 98.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.33x = 175.85 × 98.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.33x = 17,263.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,263.19/127.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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