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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.98, 191.79 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.98, 191.79 and 111.78 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.98 : 191.79 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.98/191.79 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.98x = 191.79 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.98x = 21,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,438.29/127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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