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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.10, 190.61 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.10, 190.61 and 35.77 is: 53.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.10 : 190.61 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.10/190.61 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.10x = 190.61 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.10x = 6,818.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,818.12/127.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.64

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