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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 189.93 and 111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 189.93 and 111.04 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 189.93 = 111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/189.93 = 111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 189.93 × 111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 21,089.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,089.83/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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