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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.79, 191.68 and 89.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.79, 191.68 and 89.16 is: 133.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.79 : 191.68 = 89.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.79/191.68 = 89.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.79x = 191.68 × 89.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.79x = 17,089.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089.97/127.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.73

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