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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.99, 191.78 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.99, 191.78 and 102.17 is: 153.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.99 : 191.78 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.99/191.78 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.99x = 191.78 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.99x = 19,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594.13/127.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.09

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