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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.98, 177.90 and 99.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.98, 177.90 and 99.82 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.98 : 177.90 = 99.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.98/177.90 = 99.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.98x = 177.90 × 99.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.98x = 17,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,757.98/128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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