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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 190.55 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 190.55 and 103.25 is: 154.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 190.55 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/190.55 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 190.55 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 19,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,672.82/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.19

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