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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.53 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.53 and 54.87 is: 82.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.53 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.53 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.53 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 10,454.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,454.38/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.32

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