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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 191.62 and 95.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.96, 191.62 and 95.38 is: 142.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.96 : 191.62 = 95.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.96/191.62 = 95.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.96x = 191.62 × 95.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.96x = 18,276.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,276.72/127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.83

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