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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.38 and 72.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.38 and 72.88 is: 109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.38 = 72.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.38 = 72.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.38 × 72.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 13,874.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,874.89/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.25

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