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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 190.23 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 190.23 and 81.26 is: 121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 190.23 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/190.23 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 190.23 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 15,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,457.55/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.59

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