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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 190.26 and 117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 190.26 and 117.06 is: 175.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 190.26 = 117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/190.26 = 117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 190.26 × 117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 22,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,271.84/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.26

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