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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.54, 191.14 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.54, 191.14 and 76.23 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.54 : 191.14 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.54/191.14 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.54x = 191.14 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.54x = 14,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.60/127.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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