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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.61, 190.50 and 112.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.61, 190.50 and 112.07 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.61 : 190.50 = 112.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.61/190.50 = 112.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.61x = 190.50 × 112.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.61x = 21,348.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,348.38/127.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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