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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.38 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.38 and 89.16 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.38 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.38 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.38 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 16,974.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,974.28/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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