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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.19, 190.84 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.19, 190.84 and 55 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.19 : 190.84 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.19/190.84 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.19x = 190.84 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.19x = 10,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,496.20/127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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