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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 176.19 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 176.19 and 99.83 is: 137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 176.19 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/176.19 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 176.19 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 17,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,589.05/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.96

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