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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 190.62 and 117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 190.62 and 117.72 is: 176.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 190.62 = 117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/190.62 = 117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 190.62 × 117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 22,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,439.79/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.08

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