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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.96 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.96 and 103.64 is: 155.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.96 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.96 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.96 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 19,894.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,894.73/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.87

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