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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.63 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.63 and 89.38 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.63 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.63 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.63 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 17,127.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,127.89/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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