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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 190.66 and 35.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 190.66 and 35.80 is: 53.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 190.66 = 35.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/190.66 = 35.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 190.66 × 35.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 6,825.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,825.63/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.70

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