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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 191.32 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 191.32 and 73.32 is: 109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 191.32 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/191.32 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 191.32 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 14,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,027.58/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.99

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