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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.77 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.77 and 66.31 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.77 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.77 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.77 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 12,649.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,649.96/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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