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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 191.77 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 191.77 and 118.86 is: 179.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 191.77 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/191.77 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 191.77 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 22,793.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.78/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.17

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