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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.81, 191.58 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.81, 191.58 and 76.48 is: 114.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.81 : 191.58 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.81/191.58 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.81x = 191.58 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.81x = 14,652.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,652.04/127.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.64

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