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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 191.70 and 104.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 191.70 and 104.85 is: 157.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 191.70 = 104.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/191.70 = 104.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 191.70 × 104.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 20,099.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,099.75/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.61

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