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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.34, 190.72 and 73.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.34, 190.72 and 73.10 is: 109.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.34 : 190.72 = 73.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.34/190.72 = 73.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.34x = 190.72 × 73.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.34x = 13,941.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941.63/127.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.48

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