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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 190.78 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 190.78 and 76.18 is: 113.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 190.78 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/190.78 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 190.78 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 14,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,533.62/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.98

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