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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 190.76 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 190.76 and 118.17 is: 177.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 190.76 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/190.76 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 190.76 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 22,542.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542.29/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.01

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