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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 190.94 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 190.94 and 107.15 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 190.94 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/190.94 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 190.94 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 20,457.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,457.73/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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