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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 191.94 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 191.94 and 99.04 is: 148.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 191.94 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/191.94 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 191.94 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 19,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,009.74/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.76

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