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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.83 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.83 and 98.98 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.83 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.83 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.83 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 18,987.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,987.33/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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