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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.32 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.32 and 114.58 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.32 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.32 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.32 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 21,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,806.87/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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