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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.43, 191.36 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.43, 191.36 and 117.96 is: 177.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.43 : 191.36 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.43/191.36 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.43x = 191.36 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.43x = 22,571.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,571.28/127.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.13

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