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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 176.34 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 176.34 and 98.59 is: 136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 176.34 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/176.34 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 176.34 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 17,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,385.36/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.09

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