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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 190.92 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 190.92 and 119 is: 177.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 190.92 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/190.92 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 190.92 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 22,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,719.48/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.61

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