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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 191.16 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 191.16 and 98.52 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 191.16 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/191.16 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 191.16 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 18,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,833.08/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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