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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.39 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.39 and 101.96 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.39 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.39 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.39 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 19,512.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,512.66/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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