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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.77, 190.76 and 112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.77, 190.76 and 112.29 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.77 : 190.76 = 112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.77/190.76 = 112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.77x = 190.76 × 112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.77x = 21,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,420.44/127.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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