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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 191.41 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 191.41 and 121.94 is: 183.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 191.41 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/191.41 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 191.41 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 23,339.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339.58/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.29

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