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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.14, 190.68 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.14, 190.68 and 45.99 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.14 : 190.68 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.14/190.68 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.14x = 190.68 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.14x = 8,769.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,769.37/127.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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