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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 190.07 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 190.07 and 112.20 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 190.07 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/190.07 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 190.07 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 21,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,325.29/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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