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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 190.88 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 190.88 and 98.34 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 190.88 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/190.88 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 190.88 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 18,772.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,772.29/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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