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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 191.66 and 73.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 191.66 and 73.72 is: 110.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 191.66 = 73.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/191.66 = 73.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 191.66 × 73.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 14,129.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,129.18/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.42

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