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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.88, 191.97 and 114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.88, 191.97 and 114.82 is: 172.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.88 : 191.97 = 114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.88/191.97 = 114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.88x = 191.97 × 114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.88x = 22,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041.52/127.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.36

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