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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 190.11 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 190.11 and 114.30 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 190.11 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/190.11 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 190.11 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 21,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,729.57/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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