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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.55 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127, 190.55 and 44.75 is: 67.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127 : 190.55 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127/190.55 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127x = 190.55 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127x = 8,527.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,527.11/127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.14

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