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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 190.79 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 190.79 and 108.37 is: 161.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 190.79 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/190.79 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 190.79 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 20,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675.91/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.88

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