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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 191.97 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 191.97 and 106.38 is: 159.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 191.97 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/191.97 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 191.97 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 20,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,421.77/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.74

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