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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.11, 191.03 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.11, 191.03 and 81.57 is: 122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.11 : 191.03 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.11/191.03 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.11x = 191.03 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.11x = 15,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581.91/127.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.59

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