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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.46, 190.58 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.46, 190.58 and 111.36 is: 166.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.46 : 190.58 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.46/190.58 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.46x = 190.58 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.46x = 21,222.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,222.99/127.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.51

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