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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 191.19 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 191.19 and 98.60 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 191.19 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/191.19 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 191.19 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 18,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851.81/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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