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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.17, 190.77 and 40.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.17, 190.77 and 40.50 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.17 : 190.77 = 40.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.17/190.77 = 40.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.17x = 190.77 × 40.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.17x = 7,725.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,725.03/127.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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