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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 190.62 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 190.62 and 109.72 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 190.62 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/190.62 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 190.62 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 20,914.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,914.83/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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