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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.47, 190.27 and 116.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.47, 190.27 and 116.65 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.47 : 190.27 = 116.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.47/190.27 = 116.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.47x = 190.27 × 116.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.47x = 22,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.46/127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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