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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.89, 191.97 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.89, 191.97 and 115.20 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.89 : 191.97 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.89/191.97 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.89x = 191.97 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.89x = 22,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114.94/127.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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