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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.03, 190.43 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.03, 190.43 and 45.86 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.03 : 190.43 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.03/190.43 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.03x = 190.43 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.03x = 8,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,732.34/127.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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