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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.26 and 98.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.26 and 98.16 is: 146.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.26 = 98.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.26 = 98.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.26 × 98.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 18,774.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774.08/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.99

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