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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.84, 191.44 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.84, 191.44 and 76.52 is: 114.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.84 : 191.44 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.84/191.44 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.84x = 191.44 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.84x = 14,648.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,648.99/127.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.59

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