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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.51, 191.11 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.51, 191.11 and 112.32 is: 168.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.51 : 191.11 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.51/191.11 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.51x = 191.11 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.51x = 21,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,465.48/127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.34

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