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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 189.74 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 189.74 and 114.92 is: 171.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 189.74 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/189.74 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 189.74 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 21,804.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,804.54/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.39

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