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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 189.80 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 189.80 and 114.64 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 189.80 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/189.80 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 189.80 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 21,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,758.67/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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