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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 190.92 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 190.92 and 99.92 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 190.92 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/190.92 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 190.92 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 19,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,076.73/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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