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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 190.94 and 114.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 190.94 and 114.96 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 190.94 = 114.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/190.94 = 114.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 190.94 × 114.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 21,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950.46/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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