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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.65 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.65 and 106.54 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.65 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.65 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.65 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 20,418.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,418.39/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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