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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.71 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.71 and 108.14 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.71 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.71 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.71 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 20,623.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,623.38/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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