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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 191.70 and 76.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 191.70 and 76.41 is: 114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 191.70 = 76.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/191.70 = 76.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 191.70 × 76.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 14,647.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,647.80/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.57

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