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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 190.72 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 190.72 and 100.20 is: 150.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 190.72 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/190.72 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 190.72 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 19,110.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110.98/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.12

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