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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.27, 191.97 and 127.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.27, 191.97 and 127.27 is: 191.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.27 : 191.97 = 127.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.27/191.97 = 127.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.27x = 191.97 × 127.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.27x = 24,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,432.26/127.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.97

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