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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 190.86 and 62.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 190.86 and 62.20 is: 93.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 190.86 = 62.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/190.86 = 62.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 190.86 × 62.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 11,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,871.50/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.37

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