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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 190.65 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 190.65 and 96.29 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 190.65 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/190.65 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 190.65 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 18,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,357.81/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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