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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 191.79 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 191.79 and 104.95 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 191.79 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/191.79 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 191.79 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 20,128.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,128.58/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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