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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.69, 191.41 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.69, 191.41 and 76.34 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.69 : 191.41 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.69/191.41 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.69x = 191.41 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.69x = 14,611.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,611.86/127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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