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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 191.67 and 127.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 191.67 and 127.24 is: 190.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 191.67 = 127.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/191.67 = 127.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 191.67 × 127.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 24,388.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388.09/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.90

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