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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 190.54 and 40.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 190.54 and 40.40 is: 60.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 190.54 = 40.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/190.54 = 40.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 190.54 × 40.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 7,697.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697.82/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.60

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