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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 191.66 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 191.66 and 115.74 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 191.66 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/191.66 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 191.66 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 22,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,182.15/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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