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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 190.85 and 96.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 190.85 and 96.99 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 190.85 = 96.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/190.85 = 96.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 190.85 × 96.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 18,510.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,510.06/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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