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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.92 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.92 and 107.21 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.92 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.92 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.92 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 20,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,468.53/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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