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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 191.16 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 191.16 and 112.23 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 191.16 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/191.16 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 191.16 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 21,453.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,453.89/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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