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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.20, 190.86 and 54.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.20, 190.86 and 54.13 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.20 : 190.86 = 54.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.20/190.86 = 54.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.20x = 190.86 × 54.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.20x = 10,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331.25/127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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