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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 191.37 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 191.37 and 119.58 is: 179.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 191.37 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/191.37 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 191.37 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 22,884.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,884.02/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.69

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