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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 190.80 and 73.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 190.80 and 73.27 is: 109.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 190.80 = 73.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/190.80 = 73.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 190.80 × 73.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 13,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979.92/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.74

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