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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 190.97 and 108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 190.97 and 108.50 is: 162.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 190.97 = 108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/190.97 = 108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 190.97 × 108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 20,719.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.15/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.06

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