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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.16, 190.34 and 81.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.16, 190.34 and 81.56 is: 122.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.16 : 190.34 = 81.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.16/190.34 = 81.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.16x = 190.34 × 81.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.16x = 15,524.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,524.13/127.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.08

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