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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 191.91 and 116.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 191.91 and 116.33 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 191.91 = 116.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/191.91 = 116.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 191.91 × 116.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 22,324.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324.37/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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