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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 191.90 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 191.90 and 105.97 is: 159.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 191.90 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/191.90 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 191.90 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 20,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335.64/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.57

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