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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.73 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.73 and 73.58 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.73 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.73 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.73 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 14,107.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,107.49/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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