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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.37 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.37 and 73.85 is: 110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.37 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.37 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.37 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 14,132.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,132.31/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.77

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