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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 190.85 and 35.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 190.85 and 35.93 is: 53.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 190.85 = 35.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/190.85 = 35.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 190.85 × 35.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 6,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,856.11/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.89

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