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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.63, 190.40 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.63, 190.40 and 104.54 is: 155.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.63 : 190.40 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.63/190.40 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.63x = 190.40 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.63x = 19,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,904.60/127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.96

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