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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 190.07 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 190.07 and 118.92 is: 177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 190.07 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/190.07 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 190.07 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 22,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,602.53/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.38

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