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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.56 and 96.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.56 and 96.82 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.56 = 96.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.56 = 96.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.56 × 96.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 18,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.02/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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