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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 176.34 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 176.34 and 98.76 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 176.34 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/176.34 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 176.34 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 17,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,415.34/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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