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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.44 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.44 and 66.24 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.44 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.44 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.44 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 12,614.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,614.75/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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