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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 191.28 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 191.28 and 101.74 is: 152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 191.28 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/191.28 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 191.28 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 19,460.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,460.83/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.77

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