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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.75, 191.28 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.75, 191.28 and 89.27 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.75 : 191.28 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.75/191.28 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.75x = 191.28 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.75x = 17,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,075.12/127.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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