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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.20 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.20 and 114.80 is: 171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.20 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.20 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.20 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 21,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,834.96/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.87

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