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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.64, 191.45 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.64, 191.45 and 76.12 is: 114.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.64 : 191.45 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.64/191.45 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.64x = 191.45 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.64x = 14,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,572.89/127.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.17

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