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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 175.81 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 175.81 and 97.93 is: 135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 175.81 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/175.81 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 175.81 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 17,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,216.58/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.11

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