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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 190.95 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 190.95 and 101.78 is: 152.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 190.95 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/190.95 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 190.95 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 19,433.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,433.94/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.53

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