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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.68, 191.90 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.68, 191.90 and 85.20 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.68 : 191.90 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.68/191.90 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.68x = 191.90 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.68x = 16,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349.88/127.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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