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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.15, 190.55 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.15, 190.55 and 66.16 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.15 : 190.55 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.15/190.55 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.15x = 190.55 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.15x = 12,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,606.48/127.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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