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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.68 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.68 and 98.88 is: 148.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.68 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.68 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.68 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 18,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953.32/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.10

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