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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.49, 190.31 and 117.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.49, 190.31 and 117.97 is: 176.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.49 : 190.31 = 117.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.49/190.31 = 117.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.49x = 190.31 × 117.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.49x = 22,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,450.16/127.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.10

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