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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.28 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.28 and 115.86 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.28 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.28 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.28 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 22,161.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161.70/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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