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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 191.10 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 191.10 and 76.04 is: 114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 191.10 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/191.10 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 191.10 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 14,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.24/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.20

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