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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 190.87 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 190.87 and 108.62 is: 162.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 190.87 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/190.87 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 190.87 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 20,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732.30/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.40

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