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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.30 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.30 and 116.28 is: 174.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.30 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.30 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.30 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 22,243.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,243.78/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.36

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