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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 175.86 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 175.86 and 98.20 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 175.86 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/175.86 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 175.86 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 17,269.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,269.45/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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