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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 190.91 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 190.91 and 72.44 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 190.91 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/190.91 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 190.91 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 13,829.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829.64/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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