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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.95, 191.73 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.95, 191.73 and 89.30 is: 133.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.95 : 191.73 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.95/191.73 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.95x = 191.73 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.95x = 17,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120.53/127.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.81

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