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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 190.45 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 190.45 and 85.88 is: 128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 190.45 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/190.45 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 190.45 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 16,355.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355.85/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.78

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