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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.56, 191.52 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.56, 191.52 and 97.50 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.56 : 191.52 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.56/191.52 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.56x = 191.52 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.56x = 18,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,673.20/127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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