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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 176.04 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 176.04 and 99.99 is: 138.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 176.04 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/176.04 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 176.04 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 17,602.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,602.24/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.02

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