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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 191.27 and 73.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 191.27 and 73.45 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 191.27 = 73.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/191.27 = 73.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 191.27 × 73.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 14,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,049.20/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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