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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.48, 191.22 and 76.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.48, 191.22 and 76.21 is: 114.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.48 : 191.22 = 76.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.48/191.22 = 76.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.48x = 191.22 × 76.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.48x = 14,572.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.88/127.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.32

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