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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.31, 190.67 and 112.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.31, 190.67 and 112.33 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.31 : 190.67 = 112.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.31/190.67 = 112.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.31x = 190.67 × 112.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.31x = 21,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,416.92/127.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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