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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 191.03 and 120.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 191.03 and 120.29 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 191.03 = 120.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/191.03 = 120.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 191.03 × 120.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 22,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977.44/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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