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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 190.91 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 190.91 and 73.28 is: 109.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 190.91 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/190.91 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 190.91 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 13,988.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,988.56/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.83

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