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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.75 and 76.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.75 and 76.55 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.75 = 76.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.75 = 76.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.75 × 76.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 14,678.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,678.56/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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