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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.67, 191.87 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.67, 191.87 and 76.33 is: 114.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.67 : 191.87 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.67/191.87 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.67x = 191.87 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.67x = 14,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,644.10/127.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.70

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