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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.56 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.56 and 45.92 is: 68.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.56 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.56 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.56 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 8,750.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750.52/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.85

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