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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.70 and 117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.70 and 117.24 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.70 = 117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.70 = 117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.70 × 117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 22,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357.67/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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