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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.76, 191.29 and 82.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.76, 191.29 and 82.00 is: 122.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.76 : 191.29 = 82.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.76/191.29 = 82.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.76x = 191.29 × 82.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.76x = 15,685.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685.25/127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.77

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