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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.18 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.18 and 73.49 is: 110.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.18 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.18 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.18 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 14,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049.82/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.13

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