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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 190.98 and 91.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 190.98 and 91.80 is: 137.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 190.98 = 91.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/190.98 = 91.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 190.98 × 91.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 17,531.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,531.96/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.18

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