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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 190.12 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 190.12 and 101.60 is: 151.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 190.12 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/190.12 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 190.12 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 19,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.19/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.62

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