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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 191.69 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 191.69 and 121.13 is: 181.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 191.69 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/191.69 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 191.69 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 23,218.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,218.80/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.57

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