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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.18, 190.91 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.18, 190.91 and 81.62 is: 122.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.18 : 190.91 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.18/190.91 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.18x = 190.91 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.18x = 15,581.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,581.67/127.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.52

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