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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 190.77 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 190.77 and 54.99 is: 82.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 190.77 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/190.77 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 190.77 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 10,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,490.44/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.48

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