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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 190.50 and 120.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 190.50 and 120.01 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 190.50 = 120.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/190.50 = 120.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 190.50 × 120.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 22,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.48/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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