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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 189.64 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 189.64 and 119 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 189.64 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/189.64 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 189.64 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 22,567.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,567.16/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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