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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 191.38 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 191.38 and 114.81 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 191.38 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/191.38 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 191.38 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 21,972.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,972.34/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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