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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.68 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.68 and 66.28 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.68 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.68 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.68 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 12,638.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,638.27/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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