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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 191 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 191 and 114.64 is: 171.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 191 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/191 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 191 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 21,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,896.24/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.76

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