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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 189.69 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 189.69 and 110.72 is: 165.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 189.69 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/189.69 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 189.69 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 21,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,001.92/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.21

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