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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.65 and 117.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.65 and 117.10 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.65 = 117.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.65 = 117.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.65 × 117.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 22,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,325.12/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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