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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.61 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.61 and 113.62 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.61 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.61 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.61 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 21,657.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,657.11/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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