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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 189.76 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 189.76 and 114.19 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 189.76 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/189.76 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 189.76 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 21,668.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,668.69/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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