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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.40 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.40 and 104 is: 155.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.40 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.40 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.40 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 19,801.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801.60/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.67

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