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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 190.62 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 190.62 and 106.62 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 190.62 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/190.62 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 190.62 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 20,323.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323.19/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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