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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.23 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.23 and 98.66 is: 147.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.23 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.23 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.23 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 18,866.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.98/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.84

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