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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.24 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.24 and 81.15 is: 121.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.24 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.24 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.24 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 15,437.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437.77/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.51

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