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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.62, 191.21 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.62, 191.21 and 115.06 is: 172.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.62 : 191.21 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.62/191.21 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.62x = 191.21 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.62x = 22,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,000.62/127.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.39

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