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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.32, 191.70 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.32, 191.70 and 112.20 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.32 : 191.70 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.32/191.70 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.32x = 191.70 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.32x = 21,508.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,508.74/127.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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