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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 192.38 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 192.38 and 115.70 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 192.38 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/192.38 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 192.38 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 22,256.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,256.83/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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