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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 190.63 and 54.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 190.63 and 54.00 is: 80.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 190.63 = 54.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/190.63 = 54.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 190.63 × 54.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 10,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292.80/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.94

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