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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 190.44 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 190.44 and 108.78 is: 162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 190.44 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/190.44 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 190.44 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 20,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716.06/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.67

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