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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.36, 191.18 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.36, 191.18 and 89.08 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.36 : 191.18 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.36/191.18 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.36x = 191.18 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.36x = 17,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,030.31/127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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