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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 192.35 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 192.35 and 112.67 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 192.35 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/192.35 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 192.35 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 21,672.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,672.07/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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