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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 190.64 and 75.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 190.64 and 75.88 is: 113.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 190.64 = 75.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/190.64 = 75.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 190.64 × 75.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 14,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465.76/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.73

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