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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 191.31 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 191.31 and 106.12 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 191.31 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/191.31 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 191.31 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 20,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,301.82/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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