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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 175.98 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 175.98 and 99.84 is: 137.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 175.98 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/175.98 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 175.98 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 17,569.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,569.84/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.77

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