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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.76 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.76 and 81.44 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.76 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.76 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.76 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 15,535.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.49/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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