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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.93, 192.30 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.93, 192.30 and 114.70 is: 172.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.93 : 192.30 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.93/192.30 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.93x = 192.30 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.93x = 22,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056.81/127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.41

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