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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 190.84 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 190.84 and 111.57 is: 166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 190.84 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/190.84 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 190.84 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 21,292.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,292.02/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.68

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