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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 191.76 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 191.76 and 113.76 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 191.76 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/191.76 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 191.76 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 21,814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,814.62/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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