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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 191.88 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 191.88 and 115.38 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 191.88 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/191.88 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 191.88 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 22,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,139.11/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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