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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.37, 191.23 and 121.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.37, 191.23 and 121.91 is: 183.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.37 : 191.23 = 121.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.37/191.23 = 121.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.37x = 191.23 × 121.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.37x = 23,311.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,311.59/127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.02

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