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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 190.13 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 190.13 and 120.60 is: 179.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 190.13 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/190.13 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 190.13 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 22,929.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929.68/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.93

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