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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 190.15 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 190.15 and 121.07 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 190.15 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/190.15 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 190.15 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 23,021.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021.10/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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