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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 191.04 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 191.04 and 120.25 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 191.04 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/191.04 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 191.04 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 22,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,972.56/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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