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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 176.32 and 98.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 176.32 and 98.64 is: 136.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 176.32 = 98.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/176.32 = 98.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 176.32 × 98.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 17,392.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,392.20/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.05

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