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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.58, 191.34 and 76.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.58, 191.34 and 76.19 is: 114.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.58 : 191.34 = 76.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.58/191.34 = 76.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.58x = 191.34 × 76.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.58x = 14,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,577.24/127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.26

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