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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.26, 190.71 and 111.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.26, 190.71 and 111.99 is: 167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.26 : 190.71 = 111.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.26/190.71 = 111.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.26x = 190.71 × 111.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.26x = 21,357.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,357.61/127.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.83

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