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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 190.67 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 190.67 and 121.77 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 190.67 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/190.67 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 190.67 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 23,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,216.93/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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