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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.66 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.66 and 102.20 is: 153.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.66 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.66 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.66 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 19,586.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,586.18/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.15

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