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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.39, 190.77 and 76.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.39, 190.77 and 76.06 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.39 : 190.77 = 76.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.39/190.77 = 76.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.39x = 190.77 × 76.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.39x = 14,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,509.97/127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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