Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.96, 192 and 112
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127.96, 192 and 112 is: 168.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127.96 : 192 = 112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127.96/192 = 112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127.96x = 192 × 112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127.96x = 21,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 21,504/127.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 168.05
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