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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 191.06 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 191.06 and 105.59 is: 158.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 191.06 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/191.06 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 191.06 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 20,173.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,173.50/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.70

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