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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 191.34 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 191.34 and 73.40 is: 110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 191.34 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/191.34 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 191.34 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 14,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,044.36/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.12

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