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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 175.70 and 98.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 175.70 and 98.18 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 175.70 = 98.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/175.70 = 98.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 175.70 × 98.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 17,250.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250.23/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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