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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 190.53 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 190.53 and 96.69 is: 144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 190.53 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/190.53 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 190.53 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 18,422.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,422.35/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.88

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