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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 189.68 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 189.68 and 114.88 is: 171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 189.68 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/189.68 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 189.68 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 21,790.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,790.44/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.52

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