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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.80, 191.68 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.80, 191.68 and 76.48 is: 114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.80 : 191.68 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.80/191.68 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.80x = 191.68 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.80x = 14,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,659.69/127.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.71

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