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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 190.88 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 190.88 and 73.11 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 190.88 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/190.88 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 190.88 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 13,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.87/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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