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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.55, 191.58 and 112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.55, 191.58 and 112.17 is: 168.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.55 : 191.58 = 112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.55/191.58 = 112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.55x = 191.58 × 112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.55x = 21,489.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.71/127.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.48

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