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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 175.92 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 175.92 and 98.60 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 175.92 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/175.92 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 175.92 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 17,345.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,345.71/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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