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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 190.41 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 190.41 and 108.12 is: 161.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 190.41 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/190.41 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 190.41 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 20,587.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,587.13/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.51

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