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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.88 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.88 and 121.34 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.88 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.88 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.88 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 23,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,159.82/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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