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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.52 and 72.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.52 and 72.90 is: 109.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.52 = 72.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.52 = 72.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.52 × 72.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 13,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,888.91/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.28

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