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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 191.70 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 191.70 and 76.60 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 191.70 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/191.70 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 191.70 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 14,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,684.92/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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