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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.63 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.63 and 66.39 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.63 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.63 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.63 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 12,655.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655.93/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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