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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 191.68 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 191.68 and 98.92 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 191.68 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/191.68 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 191.68 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 18,960.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960.26/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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