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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.72, 192.62 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.72, 192.62 and 109.90 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.72 : 192.62 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.72/192.62 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.72x = 192.62 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.72x = 21,168.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,168.94/127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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