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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.30, 191.04 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.30, 191.04 and 115.06 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.30 : 191.04 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.30/191.04 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.30x = 191.04 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.30x = 21,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,981.06/127.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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