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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 191.08 and 116.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 191.08 and 116.29 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 191.08 = 116.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/191.08 = 116.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 191.08 × 116.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 22,220.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.69/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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