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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.92, 190.92 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.92, 190.92 and 112.56 is: 168.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.92 : 190.92 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.92/190.92 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.92x = 190.92 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.92x = 21,489.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.96/127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.00

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