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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 190.81 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 190.81 and 116.36 is: 173.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 190.81 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/190.81 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 190.81 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 22,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.65/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.62

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