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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.83, 191.49 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.83, 191.49 and 98.92 is: 148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.83 : 191.49 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.83/191.49 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.83x = 191.49 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.83x = 18,942.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942.19/127.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.18

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