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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.61 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.61 and 119.44 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.61 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.61 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.61 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 22,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.90/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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