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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.07, 190.68 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.07, 190.68 and 45.90 is: 68.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.07 : 190.68 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.07/190.68 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.07x = 190.68 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.07x = 8,752.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752.21/127.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.88

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