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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 190.22 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 190.22 and 121.94 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 190.22 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/190.22 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 190.22 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 23,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,195.21/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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