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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.71 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.71 and 73.90 is: 110.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.71 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.71 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.71 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 14,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167.37/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.70

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