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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.94, 191.99 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.94, 191.99 and 98.87 is: 148.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.94 : 191.99 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.94/191.99 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.94x = 191.99 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.94x = 18,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981.34/127.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.37

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