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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.56 and 103

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.56 and 103 is: 154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.56 = 103 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.56 = 103/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.56 × 103
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 19,627.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,627.68/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.55

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