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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.63 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.63 and 76.43 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.63 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.63 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.63 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 14,646.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646.95/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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