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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 191.20 and 95.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 191.20 and 95.52 is: 143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 191.20 = 95.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/191.20 = 95.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 191.20 × 95.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 18,263.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.42/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.38

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