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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.53 and 45.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.53 and 45.87 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.53 = 45.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.53 = 45.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.53 × 45.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 8,739.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739.61/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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