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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.41, 191.40 and 100.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.41, 191.40 and 100.68 is: 151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.41 : 191.40 = 100.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.41/191.40 = 100.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.41x = 191.40 × 100.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.41x = 19,270.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.15/127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.25

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