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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.82, 191.75 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.82, 191.75 and 76.40 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.82 : 191.75 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.82/191.75 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.82x = 191.75 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.82x = 14,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,649.70/127.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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