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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.63 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.63 and 102.13 is: 152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.63 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.63 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.63 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 19,570.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,570.95/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.92

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