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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.71 and 44.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.71 and 44.90 is: 67.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.71 = 44.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.71 = 44.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.71 × 44.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 8,562.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562.88/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.33

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