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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.12, 190.68 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.12, 190.68 and 81.40 is: 122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.12 : 190.68 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.12/190.68 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.12x = 190.68 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.12x = 15,521.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,521.35/127.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.10

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