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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.28 and 96.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.28 and 96.62 is: 144.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.28 = 96.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.28 = 96.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.28 × 96.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 18,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384.85/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.60

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