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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.96 and 116.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.96 and 116.97 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.96 = 116.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.96 = 116.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.96 × 116.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 22,336.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336.59/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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