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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 191.14 and 105.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 191.14 and 105.68 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 191.14 = 105.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/191.14 = 105.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 191.14 × 105.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 20,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199.68/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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