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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 190.65 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 190.65 and 120 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 190.65 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/190.65 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 190.65 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 22,878
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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