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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.50 and 81.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.50 and 81.42 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.50 = 81.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.50 = 81.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.50 × 81.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 15,510.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,510.51/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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