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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 190.34 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 190.34 and 108.47 is: 161.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 190.34 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/190.34 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 190.34 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 20,646.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,646.18/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.79

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