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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.56 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.56 and 101.44 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.56 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.56 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.56 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 19,330.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,330.41/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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