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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.76 and 73.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.76 and 73.12 is: 109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.76 = 73.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.76 = 73.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.76 × 73.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 13,948.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,948.37/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.66

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