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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 189.69 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 189.69 and 109.16 is: 162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 189.69 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/189.69 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 189.69 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 20,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,706.56/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.94

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