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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 191.12 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 191.12 and 112.96 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 191.12 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/191.12 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 191.12 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 21,588.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.92/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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