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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.86 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.86 and 73 is: 109.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.86 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.86 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.86 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 13,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932.78/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.55

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