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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.78, 191.85 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.78, 191.85 and 95.38 is: 143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.78 : 191.85 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.78/191.85 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.78x = 191.85 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.78x = 18,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,298.65/127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.20

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