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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.38, 190.69 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.38, 190.69 and 75.87 is: 113.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.38 : 190.69 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.38/190.69 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.38x = 190.69 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.38x = 14,467.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,467.46/127.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.57

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