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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 190.86 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 190.86 and 72.46 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 190.86 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/190.86 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 190.86 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 13,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829.24/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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