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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.52 and 72.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.52 and 72.82 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.52 = 72.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.52 = 72.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.52 × 72.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 13,873.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873.67/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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