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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.16 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.16 and 76.18 is: 114.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.16 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.16 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.16 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 14,562.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,562.57/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.09

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