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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.09 and 118.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.09 and 118.59 is: 176.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.09 = 118.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.09 = 118.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.09 × 118.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 22,542.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,542.77/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.81

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