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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.06, 190.58 and 30.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.06, 190.58 and 30.87 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.06 : 190.58 = 30.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.06/190.58 = 30.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.06x = 190.58 × 30.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.06x = 5,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882.81/127.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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