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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 190.86 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 190.86 and 118.06 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 190.86 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/190.86 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 190.86 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 22,532.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,532.01/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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