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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.28 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.28 and 100.18 is: 150.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.28 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.28 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.28 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 19,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162.43/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.03

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