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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 175.98 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 175.98 and 98.19 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 175.98 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/175.98 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 175.98 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 17,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,279.48/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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