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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 189.97 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 189.97 and 118.02 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 189.97 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/189.97 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 189.97 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 22,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420.26/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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