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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 190.05 and 118.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 190.05 and 118.70 is: 176.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 190.05 = 118.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/190.05 = 118.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 190.05 × 118.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 22,558.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,558.25/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.87

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