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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.46 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.46 and 114.24 is: 171.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.46 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.46 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.46 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 21,872.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,872.39/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.23

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