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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 191.85 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 191.85 and 73.67 is: 110.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 191.85 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/191.85 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 191.85 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 14,133.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,133.22/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.52

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