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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 190.82 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 190.82 and 108.05 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 190.82 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/190.82 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 190.82 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 20,617.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617.42/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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