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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.60 and 100.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.60 and 100.21 is: 150.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.60 = 100.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.60 = 100.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.60 × 100.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 19,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,100.03/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.23

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