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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.25, 190.97 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.25, 190.97 and 96.87 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.25 : 190.97 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.25/190.97 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.25x = 190.97 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.25x = 18,499.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.26/127.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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