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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.53, 190.17 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.53, 190.17 and 121.41 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.53 : 190.17 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.53/190.17 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.53x = 190.17 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.53x = 23,088.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088.54/127.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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