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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.39 and 45.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.39 and 45.85 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.39 = 45.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.39 = 45.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.39 × 45.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 8,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,729.38/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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