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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.60, 191.48 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.60, 191.48 and 89 is: 133.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.60 : 191.48 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.60/191.48 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.60x = 191.48 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.60x = 17,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041.72/127.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.56

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