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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.26 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.26 and 115.38 is: 172.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.26 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.26 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.26 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 21,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,952.20/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.17

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