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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 191.41 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 191.41 and 106.01 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 191.41 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/191.41 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 191.41 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 20,290.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,290.15/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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