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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 191.29 and 106.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 191.29 and 106.46 is: 159.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 191.29 = 106.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/191.29 = 106.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 191.29 × 106.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 20,364.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364.20/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.33

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