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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 190.91 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 190.91 and 100.55 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 190.91 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/190.91 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 190.91 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 19,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.00/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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