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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.08, 190.93 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.08, 190.93 and 81.52 is: 122.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.08 : 190.93 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.08/190.93 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.08x = 190.93 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.08x = 15,564.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,564.65/127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.48

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