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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.19 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.19 and 100.52 is: 150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.19 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.19 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.19 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 19,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,218.42/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.59

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