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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.90 and 96.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.90 and 96.98 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.90 = 96.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.90 = 96.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.90 × 96.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 18,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,513.48/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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