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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 192.48 and 121.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 192.48 and 121.19 is: 182.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 192.48 = 121.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/192.48 = 121.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 192.48 × 121.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 23,325.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,325.69/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.82

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