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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 190.80 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 190.80 and 91.21 is: 136.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 190.80 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/190.80 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 190.80 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 17,402.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402.87/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.61

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