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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 191.07 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 191.07 and 96.41 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 191.07 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/191.07 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 191.07 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 18,420.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,420.10/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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