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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 191.86 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 191.86 and 121.27 is: 182.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 191.86 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/191.86 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 191.86 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 23,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,266.86/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.10

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