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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.44, 191.88 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.44, 191.88 and 116.82 is: 175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.44 : 191.88 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.44/191.88 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.44x = 191.88 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.44x = 22,415.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415.42/127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.89

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