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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.72 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.72 and 73.02 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.72 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.72 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.72 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 13,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,926.37/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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