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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.13, 190.70 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.13, 190.70 and 40.47 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.13 : 190.70 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.13/190.70 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.13x = 190.70 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.13x = 7,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,717.43/127.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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