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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 191.21 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 191.21 and 121.47 is: 182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 191.21 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/191.21 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 191.21 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 23,225.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,225.67/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.38

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