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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 191.18 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 191.18 and 121.86 is: 182.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 191.18 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/191.18 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 191.18 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 23,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,297.19/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.92

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