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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.04, 190.55 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.04, 190.55 and 85.25 is: 127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.04 : 190.55 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.04/190.55 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.04x = 190.55 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.04x = 16,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,244.39/127.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.87

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