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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.71 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.71 and 115.13 is: 172.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.71 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.71 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.71 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 21,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,955.49/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.50

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