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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.59, 191.20 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.59, 191.20 and 114.68 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.59 : 191.20 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.59/191.20 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.59x = 191.20 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.59x = 21,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,927.01/127.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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