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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.35, 190.62 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.35, 190.62 and 114.39 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.35 : 190.62 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.35/190.62 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.35x = 190.62 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.35x = 21,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,805.02/127.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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