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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.45, 190.79 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.45, 190.79 and 113.61 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.45 : 190.79 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.45/190.79 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.45x = 190.79 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.45x = 21,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676.41/127.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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