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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.40, 190.15 and 111.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.40, 190.15 and 111.11 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.40 : 190.15 = 111.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.40/190.15 = 111.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.40x = 190.15 × 111.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.40x = 21,126.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,126.34/127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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