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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 190.79 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 190.79 and 105.32 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 190.79 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/190.79 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 190.79 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 20,093.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,093.27/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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