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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.65, 190.52 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.65, 190.52 and 111.36 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.65 : 190.52 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.65/190.52 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.65x = 190.52 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.65x = 21,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,216.31/127.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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