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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.50, 190.80 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.50, 190.80 and 76.18 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.50 : 190.80 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.50/190.80 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.50x = 190.80 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.50x = 14,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,535.14/127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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