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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 191.31 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 191.31 and 76.28 is: 114.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 191.31 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/191.31 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 191.31 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 14,593.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,593.13/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.36

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