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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 191.50 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 191.50 and 95.57 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 191.50 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/191.50 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 191.50 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 18,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301.66/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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