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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 190.89 and 100.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 190.89 and 100.62 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 190.89 = 100.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/190.89 = 100.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 190.89 × 100.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 19,207.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,207.35/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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