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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 191.09 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 191.09 and 73.66 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 191.09 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/191.09 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 191.09 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 14,075.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,075.32/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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