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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 191.76 and 41.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 191.76 and 41.18 is: 61.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 191.76 = 41.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/191.76 = 41.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 191.76 × 41.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 7,895.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,895.72/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.75

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