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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.28, 190.42 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.28, 190.42 and 113.58 is: 169.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.28 : 190.42 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.28/190.42 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.28x = 190.42 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.28x = 21,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,627.62/127.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.92

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