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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.58 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.58 and 75.77 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.58 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.58 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.58 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 14,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438.91/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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