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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.74, 191.45 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.74, 191.45 and 111.63 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.74 : 191.45 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.74/191.45 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.74x = 191.45 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.74x = 21,371.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,371.01/127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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