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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 190.77 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 190.77 and 95.20 is: 142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 190.77 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/190.77 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 190.77 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 18,161.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,161.30/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.67

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