Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127, 190.56 and 70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 127, 190.56 and 70 is: 105.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
127 : 190.56 = 70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
127/190.56 = 70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
127x = 190.56 × 70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
127x = 13,339.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,339.20/127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 105.03
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