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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 190.34 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 190.34 and 113.88 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 190.34 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/190.34 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 190.34 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 21,675.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675.92/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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