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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.84 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.84 and 115.16 is: 172.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.84 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.84 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.84 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,976.11/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.76

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