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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.36 and 107.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.36 and 107.60 is: 161.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.36 = 107.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.36 = 107.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.36 × 107.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 20,590.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590.34/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.16

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