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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 191.69 and 73.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 191.69 and 73.75 is: 110.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 191.69 = 73.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/191.69 = 73.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 191.69 × 73.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 14,137.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,137.14/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.66

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