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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.87, 191.73 and 76.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.87, 191.73 and 76.52 is: 114.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.87 : 191.73 = 76.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.87/191.73 = 76.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.87x = 191.73 × 76.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.87x = 14,671.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,671.28/127.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.73

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