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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.90 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.90 and 91.18 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.90 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.90 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.90 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 17,405.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.03/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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