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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.22, 190.76 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.22, 190.76 and 40.52 is: 60.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.22 : 190.76 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.22/190.76 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.22x = 190.76 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.22x = 7,730.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730.17/127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.76

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