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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 189.98 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 189.98 and 119.27 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 189.98 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/189.98 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 189.98 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 22,659.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,659.24/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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