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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.80 and 106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.80 and 106.09 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.80 = 106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.80 = 106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.80 × 106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 20,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,348.06/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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