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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.82 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.82 and 97.14 is: 145.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.82 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.82 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.82 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 18,536.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,536.25/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.43

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