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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 191.43 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 191.43 and 105.84 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 191.43 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/191.43 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 191.43 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 20,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,260.95/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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