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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 190.82 and 73.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 190.82 and 73.15 is: 109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 190.82 = 73.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/190.82 = 73.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 190.82 × 73.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 13,958.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,958.12/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.60

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