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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.81 and 106.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.81 and 106.37 is: 159.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.81 = 106.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.81 = 106.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.81 × 106.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 20,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,402.33/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.53

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