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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.95 and 104.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.95 and 104.13 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.95 = 104.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.95 = 104.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.95 × 104.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 19,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883.62/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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