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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 191.43 and 121.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 191.43 and 121.09 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 191.43 = 121.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/191.43 = 121.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 191.43 × 121.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 23,180.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,180.26/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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