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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.69, 191.76 and 76.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.69, 191.76 and 76.65 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.69 : 191.76 = 76.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.69/191.76 = 76.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.69x = 191.76 × 76.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.69x = 14,698.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,698.02/127.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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