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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 190.98 and 107.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 190.98 and 107.16 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 190.98 = 107.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/190.98 = 107.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 190.98 × 107.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 20,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,465.42/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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