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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 190.34 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 190.34 and 101.50 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 190.34 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/190.34 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 190.34 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 19,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,319.51/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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