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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.85, 191.54 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.85, 191.54 and 112.25 is: 168.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.85 : 191.54 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.85/191.54 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.85x = 191.54 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.85x = 21,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500.37/127.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.17

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