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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 176.04 and 98.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 176.04 and 98.45 is: 135.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 176.04 = 98.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/176.04 = 98.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 176.04 × 98.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 17,330.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,330.26/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.81

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