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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.38 and 102.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.38 and 102.80 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.38 = 102.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.38 = 102.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.38 × 102.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 19,571.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,571.06/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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