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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.96 and 117.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.96 and 117.25 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.96 = 117.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.96 = 117.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.96 × 117.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 22,389.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,389.29/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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