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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 190.50 and 75.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 190.50 and 75.74 is: 113.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 190.50 = 75.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/190.50 = 75.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 190.50 × 75.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 14,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,427.52/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.54

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