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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 191.44 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 191.44 and 76.38 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 191.44 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/191.44 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 191.44 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 14,622.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,622.19/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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