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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.44 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.44 and 116.32 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.44 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.44 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.44 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 22,151.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,151.98/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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