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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 190.95 and 107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 190.95 and 107.17 is: 160.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 190.95 = 107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/190.95 = 107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 190.95 × 107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 20,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464.11/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.49

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