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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.97, 192.91 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.97, 192.91 and 119.61 is: 180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.97 : 192.91 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.97/192.91 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.97x = 192.91 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.97x = 23,073.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073.97/127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.31

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