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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.15 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.15 and 107.52 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.15 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.15 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.15 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 20,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552.45/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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