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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.50 and 107.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.50 and 107.38 is: 160.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.50 = 107.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.50 = 107.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.50 × 107.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 20,455.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,455.89/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.61

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