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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.80 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.80 and 73.14 is: 109.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.80 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.80 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.80 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 13,955.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,955.11/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.76

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