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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 189.56 and 106.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 189.56 and 106.79 is: 159.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 189.56 = 106.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/189.56 = 106.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 189.56 × 106.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 20,243.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243.11/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.34

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