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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.90, 176.59 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.90, 176.59 and 114.04 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.90 : 176.59 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.90/176.59 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.90x = 176.59 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.90x = 20,138.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,138.32/127.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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