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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.74 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.74 and 102.86 is: 154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.74 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.74 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.74 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 19,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,619.52/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.14

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