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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 191.18 and 115.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 191.18 and 115.78 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 191.18 = 115.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/191.18 = 115.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 191.18 × 115.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 22,134.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.82/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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