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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.96 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.96 and 89.35 is: 134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.96 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.96 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.96 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 17,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150.22/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.01

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