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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 191.64 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 191.64 and 119 is: 179.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 191.64 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/191.64 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 191.64 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 22,805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805.16/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.03

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