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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 176.36 and 98.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 176.36 and 98.24 is: 135.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 176.36 = 98.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/176.36 = 98.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 176.36 × 98.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 17,324.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324.23/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.61

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