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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 190.97 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 190.97 and 76 is: 114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 190.97 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/190.97 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 190.97 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 14,513.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513.72/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.01

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