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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 190.37 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 190.37 and 96.71 is: 144.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 190.37 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/190.37 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 190.37 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 18,409.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,409.25/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.95

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