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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 190.60 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 190.60 and 121.04 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 190.60 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/190.60 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 190.60 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 23,070.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070.22/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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