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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.66, 191.52 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.66, 191.52 and 118.66 is: 178.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.66 : 191.52 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.66/191.52 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.66x = 191.52 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.66x = 22,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.76/127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.02

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