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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.05, 190.56 and 53.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.05, 190.56 and 53.98 is: 80.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.05 : 190.56 = 53.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.05/190.56 = 53.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.05x = 190.56 × 53.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.05x = 10,286.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,286.45/127.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.96

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