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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 190.83 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 190.83 and 105.59 is: 158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 190.83 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/190.83 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 190.83 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 20,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,148.79/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.20

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