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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.29, 190.71 and 91.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.29, 190.71 and 91.14 is: 136.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.29 : 190.71 = 91.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.29/190.71 = 91.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.29x = 190.71 × 91.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.29x = 17,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,381.31/127.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.55

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