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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 191.48 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 191.48 and 127.04 is: 190.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 191.48 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/191.48 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 191.48 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 24,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,325.62/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.70

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