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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 189.98 and 108.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 189.98 and 108.26 is: 161.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 189.98 = 108.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/189.98 = 108.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 189.98 × 108.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 20,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,567.23/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.44

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