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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.23, 190.87 and 66.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.23, 190.87 and 66.32 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.23 : 190.87 = 66.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.23/190.87 = 66.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.23x = 190.87 × 66.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.23x = 12,658.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658.50/127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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