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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 191.63 and 103.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 191.63 and 103.46 is: 155.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 191.63 = 103.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/191.63 = 103.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 191.63 × 103.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 19,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,825.52/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.12

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