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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 191.61 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 191.61 and 101.22 is: 151.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 191.61 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/191.61 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 191.61 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 19,394.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,394.76/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.58

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