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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 190.44 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 190.44 and 114.60 is: 171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 190.44 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/190.44 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 190.44 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 21,824.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,824.42/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.09

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