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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.55 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.55 and 54.91 is: 82.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.55 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.55 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.55 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 10,462.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,462.35/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.32

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