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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 127.24, 190.91 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 127.24, 190.91 and 55.06 is: 82.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    127.24 : 190.91 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    127.24/190.91 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    127.24x = 190.91 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    127.24x = 10,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,511.50/127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.61

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