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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.49 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.49 and 54.81 is: 82.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.49 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.49 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.49 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 10,440.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,440.48/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.19

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