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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 190.89 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 190.89 and 106.86 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 190.89 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/190.89 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 190.89 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 20,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,398.51/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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