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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 175.44 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 175.44 and 99.69 is: 137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 175.44 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/175.44 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 175.44 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 17,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,488.77/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.31

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