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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.91 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.91 and 120.29 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.91 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.91 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.91 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 22,963.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,963.23/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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