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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.01, 190.58 and 45.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.01, 190.58 and 45.89 is: 68.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.01 : 190.58 = 45.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.01/190.58 = 45.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.01x = 190.58 × 45.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.01x = 8,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,745.72/127.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.86

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