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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.02, 190.46 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.02, 190.46 and 54.92 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.02 : 190.46 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.02/190.46 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.02x = 190.46 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.02x = 10,460.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,460.06/127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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